Arm Ring

67-5-93

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Gima
Object Number 67-5-93
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Solomon Islander
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Date Made Before 1966
Section Oceanian
Materials Tridacna Shell
Description

See 67-5-84. Of tridacna shell. Arm ornament worn only by men who have a reputation as good bonito fishermen. Serrated edge.

Height 6 cm
Width 11 cm
Outside Diameter 11 cm
Credit Line William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967
Other Number A15 - Other Number

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